County OKs $520 million budget with 4.9% tax hike
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Not even Leo, the new county K-9, elicits bark of protest
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
K-9 Leo waits for his turn in the spotlight at the county commissioners’ meeting with his handler, John DiBuonaventuro, a longtime first responder and Tredyffrin Township supervisor
The Chester County Commissioners on Thursday approved a $520 million budget for 2013 – a blueprint that...
County poised to hike taxes for 1st time in 5 years
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Increase is needed to maintain valued services, commissioners said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone said a tax hike is needed to continue county services that residents value.
The Chester County Commissioners held a meeting Tuesday night to elicit comment on the preliminary 2013 budget. Even though the...
Tourism center’s historic renovation celebrated
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Former meetinghouse once served as hub for abolitionists
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Alicia Lyons (from left) and Mary Beth Tryens enthusiastically tout the award-winning wines of the nearby Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery.
Community leaders took a step back in time Wednesday as they celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Brandywine Valley Tourism Information...
County chosen for human-services funding program
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Selection will provide flexibility in allocating resources, officials said
County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone (from left), Terence Farell, and Ryan Costello applaud the county’s selection for a state block-grant program.
Chester County was one of 20 counties selected by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare to participate in the Human Services Block Grant program, county officials said...